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Extended Synopsis of the scientific proposal (max 5 pages)
- Description of the Team (HFWS)
- Scientific Feasibility (HFWS)
- Ground breaking project and new horizons for research (HFWS)
- Organization of work packages (NC)
- Risk Assessment (NC)
- References
B1 is read by non colleagues scientist, so the target is Scientific American
Don't give anything for granted, explain the project well, stress on new ideas
Stress over and over how magnum the PI is…
Add 10 lines which outlines how the project should evolve in the 5 years, one sentence about the total costs, personel costs, trips.., note that is well balanced in gendre
Add Mara in the team composition as INFN member. Then after we win, we will include a new partner with a post-doc and equipment
The Extended Synopsis should give a concise presentation of the scientific proposal, including the scientific feasibility of the project, with particular attention to its ground-breaking nature and how it may open up new horizons or opportunities for research. Describe the proposed work in the context of the state of the art of the field. References to literature should also be included. It is important that this extended synopsis contains all relevant information including the feasibility of the scientific proposal since the panel will only evaluate Part B Section 1 (B1) at step 1.
1) show my initial writeup to the Torino expert and find out that this is appropriate.
The scientific proposal (max 15 pages, excluding Ethical Issues Table and Annex)
This part is written for colleagues scientists, as for a referred journal
This part is evaluated only in step 2 of the peer review evaluation. The scientific, technical, and/or scholarly aspects of the project should be described more in detail demonstrating the ground-breaking nature of the research, its potential impact and research methodology. The fraction of the applicant's research effort that will be devoted to this project, a full estimation of the real project cost and any ethical considerations raised by the project also need to be indicated.
- a. State of the art and objectives:
Specify clearly the objectives of the proposal, in the context of the state of the art in the field. When describing the envisaged research it should be indicated how and why the proposed work is important for the field, and what impact it will have if successful, such as how it may open up new horizons or opportunities for science, technology or scholarship. Specify any particularly challenging or unconventional aspects of the proposal, including multi - or interdisciplinary aspects.
- b. Methodology
Describe the proposed methodology in detail including, as appropriate, key intermediate goals. Explain and justify the methodology in relation to the state of the art, including any particularly novel or unconventional aspects. Highlight any intermediate stages where results may require adjustments to the project planning. In case it is proposed that team members engaged by another Host Institution participate in the project, their participation has to be fully justified. This should be done emphasising the scientific added value they bring to the project.
- c. Resources (incl. project costs)
It is strongly recommended to use the costing table template to facilitate the assessment of resources by the panels. Describe the size and nature of the team, indicating, where appropriate, the key team members and their roles. The participation of team members engaged by another Host Institution should be justified in relation to the additional financial cost this may impose to the project (see point 1.1.2.2 of this guide). Describe other necessary resources, such as infrastructure and equipment. Specify any existing resources that will contribute to the project. It is advisable to include a short technical description of the equipment requested, a justification of its need as well as the intensity of its planned use. State the amount of funding considered necessary to fulfil the objectives for the duration of the project. This should be a reasoned estimate of the projects costs. Take into account the percentage of your dedicated time (you are expected to devote at least 30% of your working time to the ERC-funded project while spending at least 50% of your total working time in an EU Member State or Associated Country) to run the ERC-funded activity when calculating your personnel costs. Include the direct costs of the project plus a reimbursement of a flat rate of 20% of the total eligible direct costs (excluding subcontracting and the costs of reimbursement of resources made available by third parties which are not used on the premises of the beneficiary) for indirect costs. Furthermore, include a breakdown of the budget subdivided in personnel costs, equipment and infrastructure, consumables, travel, publication costs, and any envisaged subcontracts. State how the costs will be distributed over the duration of the project. These figures should be summarised in the financial information form A3 as well as in the costing table provided as a template. The project cost estimation should be as accurate as possible. The evaluation panels assess the estimated costs carefully; unjustified budgets will be consequently reduced. There is no minimum contribution per year; the requested contribution should be in proportion to the actual needs to fulfil the objectives of the project.